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All these were broke down into the threads with no dome/stub sticking out enough to do that. First thing I thought of.
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More brackets came today and he decided to install and throw on the water pump before I get there after work. His first appointment did not show so he went to work:
Sorry if any duplicates.
Sorry if any duplicates.
You can't build up that bolt with a little welding to get enough sticking out to weld on a nut?
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Additional:
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Just decided to go the bracket way.
pwtr02ss
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Mine broken into the head as well. I just welded from the stud out and then to the nut...or was that for Ron?
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It was for me. No biggee. I will eventually have the heads done and do the studs then.
Dantheman1540
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Thats a pretty neat bracket, didn't know they made such a thing. I had studs at first on my silverado, they I realized how little clearance there was to get the header onto the studs and switch back to bolts. Might not be an issue with manifolds tho. That engine doesn't look like it leaks a drop anywhere!
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You are correct. That engine, transmission and diffs and cooling system does not leak a drop. Blows ice cold a/c and I have not ever touched it and luckily, all the blend door actuators have always worked, for front and rear. Took a little work though.
Dantheman1540
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It's rare to see anything over 10yo that doesn't leak nowadays. I'm happy mine has no leaks from the motor or trans. The rear end will be sealed up in a week or so. I don't see how people live with leaky festering piles of yuck lol.
